Dewalt DCW220B Instruction Manual - Page 8

English • Sanding of lead‑based paint, chemically pressure treated lumber or other materials that may contain carcinogens is not recommended. Sanding of these materials should only be performed by a professional. • ALWAYS disconnect tool from the power source before changing abrasive belts. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. • ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the belt sander handles to prevent loss of control. • ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt and areas where the belt enters the housing to avoid severe abrasion. • Do not operate belt sander without all guards and covers securely in place. • To avoid injury, do not use this tool in a stand that would invert it for use as a stationary belt sander. This tool is not made for that application. Specific Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders Sanding Lead Based Paint Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint: Personal Safety • No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being done until all clean up is completed. • A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper (NIOSH approved) mask. • NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle on them. Environmental Safety • Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated. • Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness. • Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area. Cleaning and Disposal • All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently. • Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other removal debris They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick‑up procedures During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate work area. • All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly before being used again. Additional Safety Information  WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.  WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: • ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3), • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection, • NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.  WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead‑based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically‑treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well‑ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away from face and body.  WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. • Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the working environment or pose an increased health risk to the operator and those in close proximity. • Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding 6